Installing MySQL

Once the download has completed, run the program by selecting Open or Run in the download dialog if this is still visible or by double-clicking the installation file via, for example, the Windows Explorer.

Note

During the installation of MySQL, some advertising screens may appear. Click the buttons to move through the screens. Some security warnings may also prompt you to verify your intention to install the software. When prompted, you should click the necessary options to continue with the installation.

The first page of the Setup Wizard will now appear. Click the Next button. You can either leave the Typical setup option selected if you are happy to install the software into the default MySQL directory—on Windows that’s beneath ...

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